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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.36, 1,170.54 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.36, 1,170.54 and 203.23 is: 304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.36 : 1,170.54 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.36/1,170.54 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.36x = 1,170.54 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.36x = 237,888.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,888.84/780.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.85

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